Rheumatology Physician
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Harrisburg, PA, 17101, USA
Harrisburg, PA, 17101, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Rheumatology Physician
- Rheumatic Diseases
- Outpatient Clinic
The Rheumatology Physician provides specialized outpatient clinical care for adult patients with rheumatic diseases, managing patient panels, conducting in-person and virtual visits, and performing procedures such as joint injections. This locum tenens position requires board certification, active medical licensing, and experience in rheumatology to oversee therapy plans, infusion orders, and laboratory surveillance. The role involves collaboration with specialty services and documentation in an EMR system within a clinical outpatient setting.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Physician Rheumatology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Harrisburg, PA
- Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Nov 3, 2025 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon Fri, 8:00a 4:30p COVERAGE DATES
- Nov 3, 2025 Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults (100%)
- Patient Volume/Census: Average 1216 patients/day
- Admissions: No
- Rounding: Not Included
- Phone Consults: Yes
- Case Mix: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lupus, Scleroderma, Sjogren's Syndrome, Gout and Crystal Arthropathies, Osteoporosis/Bone Health, Vasculitis, Inflammatory Myopathies, Giant Cell Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Sarcoidosis, Reactive Arthritis, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Wegener's Granulomatosis, Positive ANA with symptoms, Arthralgia
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: TBD
- Trauma Level: TBD
- EMR System: Epic
- Office Equipment Available: TBD
- Specialty Backup Available: UPMC infusion center and specialty services
- Support Staff Available: TBD
- Reason for Coverage: Team Growth, Turnover Vacancy, Candidate Retiring
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
- Credentialing Timeline: 60 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (lodging capped at $175/night; airfare economy with 1 checked bag; mileage at IRS rate; rental car capped at $75/day AprilNov, $100/day DecMar) REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Joint injections
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active PA medical license
- Board: Board Certified in Rheumatology
- DEA: Active DEA Certification
- Certifications: BLS
- Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
- Other Qualifications: Ability to function independently and manage established patient panel
- Would consider 2 candidates who could each cover consistently 2 weeks/month on a regular ongoing schedule
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide in-person and virtual patient visits
- Manage established patient panel and assist with care of existing patients
- Review and sign therapy plans and infusion orders
- Oversee infusions performed at UPMC infusion center
- Provide laboratory surveillance and medication refills
- Conduct new patient visits (40 minutes) and follow-up visits (20 minutes)
- Perform joint injections
- Document all patient encounters in Epic EMR




